Bronze Fennel

Mature Bronze Fennel

Family Name: Apiaceae

Botanitical Name: Foeniculum vulgare

Alternative Name: Bronze Fennel

Duration: Biennial and Perennial

Blooms: Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, and Early Fall

Location In Garden: TBA

Medicinal Uses: An active ingredient in gripe water for infants, can be used for chronic cough, and as a carminative.

Category: Herbs

Foliage Color: Bronze-Green

Bloom Characteristics: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Water Requirements: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater.

Height:24-36 in. (60-90 cm) 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Color: Bright Yellow

Foliage: Grown for foliage

Seed Collecting: Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Regional: This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:Arkansas, California, North Carolina, Florida Georgia, Washington, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Tennesssee.

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